Unofficial 855 Project Threadz
#21
Did some more engine cleaning today. I only have a wee bit on the front to do, and then timing belt side (I need a 12 wrench to get off the motor mount so I can take the rest of the t belt cover off). Here's some pics for yous guys.
Backside
Front-Before (someone needs a new dipstick gasket):
After:
The top (basically all done):
And the intake manifold:
I'm going to throw on a couple coats of clear just as an added protection, I think the flat black is kind of soft. That is what the top of the motor will look like as well.
And something something I got for my birthday, pretty much best parents evar.
(that and 5 drawer Craftsman tool chest )
That is all for now. After Christmas it will probably get painted, and then shortly after I should be able to start Phase 1: engine parts. And I can start putting the motor back together.
Backside
Front-Before (someone needs a new dipstick gasket):
After:
The top (basically all done):
And the intake manifold:
I'm going to throw on a couple coats of clear just as an added protection, I think the flat black is kind of soft. That is what the top of the motor will look like as well.
And something something I got for my birthday, pretty much best parents evar.
(that and 5 drawer Craftsman tool chest )
That is all for now. After Christmas it will probably get painted, and then shortly after I should be able to start Phase 1: engine parts. And I can start putting the motor back together.
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#35
It's the EST one. Um, it looks really nice in person, but they're definitely not the quality then I thought they were. The black mesh is plastic and not metal, and they're just glued on. I assume that's how they all are, but it's just not what I thought. I mean, it's definitely not falling apart or anything.
#38
Top of motor painted. First coats. I will go back probably after Christmas or New Years to hit any spots that I missed. I will also purchase paint soon to do the rest of the motor. I still need to get one more damn bolt (the bolt from the motor mount by the timing system) so I can remove the shield and finish that side, and of course a socket doesn't fit and it's the one wrench I don't have So if I don't get any wrenches for Christmas I'll go and get me a couple, that will be my Christmas present. I wanna wrap this motor up so I can start buying the parts for it and then get started on my wheels.
And the intake manifold with a coat of clear on it, it makes it a bit glossy, but I like it. Plus the flat black felt really soft, but this hardened the paint as well has smoothed it out, I'm happy with it, I'll give it a couple more coats, and also hit the valve cover once the black's done.
That's it, stay tuned for more!!!!
And the intake manifold with a coat of clear on it, it makes it a bit glossy, but I like it. Plus the flat black felt really soft, but this hardened the paint as well has smoothed it out, I'm happy with it, I'll give it a couple more coats, and also hit the valve cover once the black's done.
That's it, stay tuned for more!!!!
#39
#40
I used engine degreaser from Autozone, sprayed parts of the engine at a time, used a rag to wipe it down, did that a few times. For the valve cover and tighter areas I used q-tips. I also wrapped a rag around a screwdriver to get a little more force behind the rag in tougher grime spots. Hope that helps, if you have anymore questions, let me know.